Archives for February 2023
Why you should connect with your community this summer
The summer months are some of the busiest of the year for small business owners. As the peak period for gifting, festivities and tourism, many entrepreneurs aim to make the most of the seasonal buzz. But for some, this comes at a cost. Increased demand can equal longer hours and higher overheads in wages and […]
Xero included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Xero’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging has driven our inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year. Like last year, Xero is the one and only company headquartered in New Zealand to be included in the index, which is made up of 484 companies across 45 countries and regions. Our scores […]
Xero Assistance Programme extends to all small businesses in Auckland, Northland, Waikato
In the wake of extreme weather events, the Xero Assistance Programme (XAP) is being extended to all small businesses in the Auckland, Northland and Waikato regions. From Wednesday 1st February through to Friday 31st March, any small business owner, employee or their families in Auckland, Northland and Waikato regions can access three confidential and free […]
eMoney readies advisors for filing season with addition of new tax planning features: Wealthtech Weekly
Bank of England increases base rate to 4%
The Bank of England today increased its base rate by 50 basis points from 3.5% to 4% – its highest rate since October 2008. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to increase the rate to its highest level for 14 years. The rate was last at 4% or higher in October 2008 when it was 4.5%. […]
A simple small business cybersecurity checklist
Cybercrime is no joke, and it’s becoming even more prevalent and catastrophic as this nefarious space evolves. While the threat level of events like data breaches and phishing scams are rising, it’s also possible to combat most forms of cyberthreats and mitigate them with good IT hygiene and security best practices. While complete immunity is […]
How To Become A Less-Stressed Millionaire
Generation Y has, for lack of a better term, “been through it.” Our generation has lived through some of modern history’s most monumental economic and social events. The result? Stress, and for some, lots of it. Nearly 44% of Generation Y report feeling stressed all or most of the time. Everyone has unique stressors, but […]
Half of FCA staff considering quitting warns union
The Unite trade union has claimed that staff anger is reaching tipping point at the Financial Conduct Authority with half of its workers considering leaving. The union has accused management of refusing to discuss rock bottom morale and poor pay. It said the exodus of experienced staff raised serious questions about the regulator’s ability to […]
Paid Solicitation Under The SEC Marketing Rule: Using Third-Parties For Lead Generation And Prospecting
Financial advisors who pay third parties to solicit or refer prospective clients to generate new business have historically been subject to the SEC’s Cash Solicitation Rule. However, that rule was drafted in an era where most paid referral relationships were between individuals, such as a financial advisor who paid a third-party accountant to refer clients […]